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Kennell Family History

Kennell Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kennel. English: from the Middle English female personal name Keneld (Old English Cynehild from cyne ‘family kin’ + hild ‘battle’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kennell family from?

You can see how Kennell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kennell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kennell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Kennell families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kennell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kennell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kennell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kennell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kennell. 54% of Kennell men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Kennell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kennell were Boot Manufacturer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    54%
  • Retired
    20%
  • Butchers Shop Assistant
    14%
  • Boot Manufacturer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Kennell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kennell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kennell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kennell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kennell. For the veterans among your Kennell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kennell lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kennell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kennell in 1946 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kennell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kennell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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